Review of international whole vehicle type approval issues pertinent to GRRF from the September 2013 session.

Proposal to permit greater discretion in the performance of the fade tests should track safety considerations warrant. In view of several fatal accidents, the test tracks are concerned over requirements to bring the vehicle to a full stop repeatedly and rigidity of the requirement for 15 snubs in quick succession;

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Including the addition of the latest informal document submissions.

Presentation of issues regarding the UN R13-H provisions on complex electronic control (CEL) systems and the proposals to separate electronic stability controls (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS) from the light vehicle braking regulation. Since ESC and BAS are subject to CEL provisions, this raises a question on how best to apply CEL across what would be three separate regulations (13-H, ESC, and BAS).

Proposal to insert missing item in the table of contents.

Responses to document GRRF-75-19 detailing OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Revisions to document GRRF/2013/28 intended to simplify the transitional provisions.

Proposal to require a vehicle sticker showing a diagram of the brake reference forces to facilitate their use in periodic technical inspections.

Proposal to correct typographical errors in Corrigendum 2 to Revision 7 of UN R13 wherein the symbols s, s’ and s_o were erroneously transcribed.

Position paper calling attention to transport-related particulate matter, including exhaust and non-exhaust particulates, and considering the negative impact on air quality inside motor vehicles due to shortcomings in ventilation and filtration systems.

Presentation to further discussions on Japan’s proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems.

Joint invitation by Sweden and Japan to an ad hoc meeting to discuss the possibility of amendment Regulation No. 79 to introduce provisions of lane-keeping assistance and other corrective steering systems.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Provided by the Forum secretariat.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements, in GTR No. 3.

OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Proposal for a new regulation for the approval to tires installed on a vehicle. This regulations is proposed for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system in order to ensure proper tire fitment on a vehicle under IWVTA evaluation.

Corrections to delete text concerning movable couplings that was inadvertently included in document GRRF/2013/16.

Correction to document GRRF/2013/12 to clarify the intent to specify that a vehicle must be equipped with ISO 7638 or an automated connector (ACV) or both.

Comments on the text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Proposal to clarify the text of the regulation.

Comments on the text prepared by the Italy to modify GTR No. 3 provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

Proposal to improve the definition of “identical” parts as applied to replacement brake discs and drums and to introduce an “identical” part definition for brake linings.

Proposal to clarify approval requirements for vehicles and trailers equipped with anti-lock braking systems with regard to the braking compatibility of towing and towed vehicles, including between ABS and compressed-air braking systems. The proposal revises Annexes 10 and 13 of the regulation.

Proposal to delete references to electronic control systems and brake assist systems within UN R13-H in order to simplify use of the regulation within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval regulation. These provisions would be taken up by new separate UN Regulations.

Proposal to transfer electronic stability control systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to transfer brake assist systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Questions raised by OICA in response to the German proposal to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems.

OICA comments on Japan’s proposal and supporting justification for a new regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems (documents GRRF-74-40 and GRRF-74-41).

OICA comments on the CLCCR proposal to remove restrictions in UN R76 on the use of energy from a towing vehicle by its trailer.

Addendum to the proposed correction to the Russian-language version of Revision 7 of UN Regulation No. 13 to better align with the English and French versions.

Supporting document to explain Germany’s proposal for mandatory automatic adjustment of brakes for class 01 and 02 trailers.

Proposal to require an automatic adjustment of the service brakes for trailers of class O1 and O2.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC in order to ease the administrative burden for both manufacturers and approval administrations regarding the extension of existing approvals.

Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Document WP.29/2012/54) as adopted at the June WP.29 session contained a typo where the snow temperature range for the snow grip test should be ‐4°C to ‐15°C, but the ‘minus’ sign was omitted before the first figure.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Text prepared by the Italy to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) in order to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in Annex 6 of UN R 117.

Text prepared by Germany to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems. The text also seeks to align terminology with comparable paragraphs in other UN Regulations.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R-13 transitional provisions.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R 13-H transitional provisions.

Editorial improvements to the wording of marking requirements, superseding document GRRF-74-03.

Proposal to incorporate additional tire sizes within the regulation for commercial vehicle tires sold in countries requiring type approval according to UN Regulation No. 54.

Proposal to include ATV tires in the motorcycle and moped tire regulation in order to enable the type approval of tires designed to equip quadricycles covered by the new Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013 of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (L category vehicles). These tires may also equip some agricultural tractors (SbS vehicles) covered by the new EU Regulation.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to clarify the test procedure of the second load/speed performance test used for tires designed for speeds above 240 km/h for tires (as identified by the letter code “V” or “Z” in the size designation).

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to remove All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) tires from UN Regulation 106 on agricultural tires.

Text prepared the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to introduce new tire sizes.

At the 74th GRRF session, CLCCR presented document GRRF-74-37 which noted that a design restriction in UN R79 prevents trailers from using energy from a towing vehicle. Following discussion, a number of delegates indicated their support for an amendment to remove this restriction and enable the use of new technologies.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to correct editorial errors in the adopted proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 54 (document WP.29/2012/49).

Text prepared by the informal group on Regulation No. 55 to amend the requirements for movable couplings, increase the range of application of remote controls to couplings similar to C50-X and G50-X, enable the increase of characteristic values of standard couplings and to add requirements for the mounting of couplings.

Text prepared by the International
Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to effect an extensive set of corrections and clarifications to formulas and references used UN Regulation No. 13, based on document GRRF-74-31.

Text prepared by the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles (ACV) to introduce automatic coupling systems into UN Regulation No. 13.

Correction to ISO reference since Byte 3-4 of EBS 11 is only referenced in Part 2 of ISO 11992 and therefore the text should make explicit that reference along with amendment 1:2007. Also proposes to omit several redundant footnotes and references.

OICA notes the change in name of “ASTM” to “ASTM International”.

OICA positions opposed to the Japanese proposal for new regulations to govern lane-keeping assist systems and parking assist system, arguing that such systems are already covered under UN Regulation 79.

Supporting document to the proposal from the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles concerning the referencing of ISO13044-2:2013 in the proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 13.

Proposal for collective amendments of amendments to Regulations Nos. 13 (Heavy vehicle braking), 13-H (Brakes of M1 and N1 vehicles), 79 (Steering equipment) and 89 (Speed limitation devices) and the new Regulations on LDWS and AEBS to clarify the references to Regulation No. 10 into the UN Regulations mentioned above.

Supporting presentation to the ETRTO proposal for minimum wet-grip performance thresholds (document GRRF-73-18) to ensure that improvements in tire rolling resistance (per EU CO2 goals) do not result in inadequate wet-grip performance.